After a 2-day hackathon event, 5-day technopreneurship camp, several shortlistings and pitching sessions, the time has finally come for the top 15 final teams to give their final pitches.

With their business plans and tech ideas honed and ready after 3 months of intense preparation, the teams will give their final pitches in an attempt to win USD4,000, further training, and a trip to Singapore.

Standing in their way is a panel of distinguished judges: Thomas Hundt, CEO of Smart Axiata; Kanishka Wickrama, CFO of Smart Axiata; Zoe Ng, Managing Director of Raintree Cambodia; Kem Bora, Partner of Mekong Strategic Partners; and Ros Pich Hemy, Head of the Digital Banking Division at ABA Bank.

The top five teams will walk away with USD4,000 and six months of additional incubation training to help further develop their ideas, and the team deemed to have the best business programmed will get to visit world-known businesses like Google, Microsoft and Facebook in an all-expenses-paid trip to Singapore.

Taking place at the Sunway Hotel on Saturday June 9 from 1pm to 6pm, come and watch the 15 teams deliver their final pitches! Be sure to vote for your favourite teams by ‘liking’ and ‘sharing’ their videos (found here) to help boost their chances of finishing in the top five teams for SmartStart Cycle 2. Find out more about the event here.

Now, introducing to you the top 15 teams (in alphabetical order):

1. Anfluence

A digital platform that connects social media influencers to business owners seeking ways to advertise, market and promote their brands. The platform recommends social media influencers that are best suited for the company’s brand, and clients can stay connected via a private chatroom.

2. Appear

A digital application that utilises Augmented Reality (AR) to give tourists important and interesting facts about tourist attractions. Depending on preference, users can choose from three mediums to receive information – text, audio and video.

3. Der Leng

A digital mobile application that allows users to search for the best activities and places to eat in Phnom Penh. Business owners can update their business information to attract potential customers while users can customise their searches according to budget and food preference, and give appropriate ratings and reviews.

A digital mobile application that connects users to reliable and qualified mechanics to fix their vehicles. Users can also contact the nearest towing service if a vehicle breakdown occurs.

6. Fixsman

A digital platform that allows users to have their smartphones repaired via a pick-up and delivery service. Customers can note specific problems and have pricing information provided. In addition, users can track the progress of the repair. Technicians can also partner with the mobile app and attract potential customers.

7. Haystome

A digital platform that connects travelers with local artists for an authentic experience. Through booking various art tours, users can connect with local artists anytime and anywhere.

8. Homex

A digital platform that connects reliable technicians with users who face household problems, at an affordable price.

9. KexKa

A digital platform that connect clients and freelance designers for projects. Clients can either post a job or send a job directly to a designer they trust. Both designers and clients can register through the KexKa platform.

10. Malis

A digital platform where users can book an appointment with a beauty salon with ease. Users can also order a freelance make-up artist to their house with a few simple clicks.

11. SmartBin

A platform that allows users to benefit from recycling. SmartBin uses tracking technology in the bin to connect to a mobile app. When a user uses SmartBin for their trash, they will gain credits that can be exchanged for various benefits.

12. SomJot

A digital platform that utilises a QR when vehicle owners check in and out of a parking space. Using Somjot, vehicle owners need not worry about losing a ticket and will enjoy security and time savings.

13. Startlance

A digital platform that matches creative professionals like content writers, language specialists and software developers with companies searching for freelance staff. Startlance is an opportunity for freelancers to showcase their best work and a platform where users can share their ideas and work opportunities.

14. Tos Rean

A digital platform for tutors and students to meet through a customised search based on pricing, subject, and availability. Tutors are able to upload their experience, achievements and educational background to promote themselves to potential students.

15. WalkWithMe

A digital platform that allows travelers to book authentic local tour activities and packages that are not available on international tour-booking platforms.

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From everyone at Geeks in Cambodia, we would like to wish all participating teams good luck!